Translation of Japanese word "必ず" to English
必ず
かならず
[kanarazu]
IPA: /kanarazu/
Meaning
VerbIn a way which is certain; with certainty.
How to use
必ず (kanarazu) — 'without fail / certainly / always'. 必ず行く — go without fail. 必ずしも〜ない — not necessarily ~.
🇬🇧 English
certainly / without fail
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 必ず
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かならず
Romaji Transcription: kanarazu
Example Sentences
必ず来る。
かならずくる。
Will surely come.
必ず成功する。
かならずせいこうする。
Will surely succeed.
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What does the Japanese word "必ず" mean?▼
The Japanese word "必ず" means "certainly / without fail" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "必ず"?▼
The word "必ず" is read as "かならず" (kanarazu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to certain or inevitable things or results.".
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